Medical Device Reprocessing Tech

Unit Summary

Perioperative Services at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital provides pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. The West Lincoln Site supports community hospital services, and specializes in adult Day Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Endoscopy.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, the MDR Technician supports patient care on the site through equipment reprocessing and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment, reprocessing of Endoscopes and ultrasound probes, and monitoring of instruments being sent to MUMC for reprocessing. The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician provides unit support to patients, families, and those providing service through reprocessing and monitoring of instruments requiring reprocessing, both on site and being sent to MUMC .

Schedule Work Hours

Daysand evenings

Qualifications

1.Grade12highschoolgraduatediplomaorequivalent.

2.Current(withinthelast5years)recognizedSterilizationCertificate,or3yearsrecentrelatedexperienceinMDRD.

3.Minimum2yearstechnicalexperienceinasimilarrole(thehandlingandcareofdelicateequipment)withinahealthcare environment.

4.CurrentCertificateinCPR / BCLS.

5.Demonstratedexperiencemaintainingandstockingmaterialsandsupplies(sterile / unsterile).

6.Knowledgeandskillinusingcomputers(MicrosoftOffice).

7.WorkingknowledgeofUniversalPrecautionsandWHMIS.

8.Demonstratedeffectivecommunication(verbalandwritten),interpersonal,collaboration,andteamworkskills.

9.Demonstratedinitiativeandjudgmentappropriatefortheposition.

10.AbilitytoreadandwriteEnglishproficiently.

11.Abilitytoacceptassignedordelegatedfunctions,setpriorities,andorganizeworkaccordingly.

12.Abilitytoliftusingappropriateliftingtechniques,bend,push,andpullusinggoodbodytechniques.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.